PINE RIVER — Rylie Hirschey posted 19 points for the Pine River-Backus Tigers in a 63-59 win over the Pequot Lakes Patriots Thursday, Dec.12.

PR-B’s Emma Barchus contributed 14 points and Ramsey Tulenchik trailed with 12.

Maci Martini led the Patriots with 12 points followed by Lauren Schultz with 11 points.

Pine River-Backus 26 37 -- 63

Pequot Lakes 26 33 -- 59

PINE RIVER-BACKUS

Sidney Lodge 4, Olivia Adkins 9, Clarie Dahl 3, Jamie Johnson 2, Rylie Hirschey 19, Emma Barchus 14, Ramsey Tulenchik 12. FT 17-33 (51%). Overall: 3-2. Next: at Menahga 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 13.

PEQUOT LAKES

Carly Chaney 6, Afton Crocker 4, Kelsi Martini 8, Sydnie Wgeishofski 4, Maci Martini 12, Kaitlyn Geschwill 2, Emma Benson 4, Lauren Schultz 11, Lola Rysavy 8. FT 12-15 (80%). Conference: 0-2. Overall: 1-5. Next: at Grand Rapids 7:15 pm. Thursday, Dec. 17th.

Alexandria 60, Little Falls 26

LITTLE FALLS — Kendal Swantek and Taylor Swantek scored five points apiece for the Little Falls Flyers in a 60-26 non-conference loss to the Alexandria Cardinals Thursday, Dec. 12.

Alexandria 22 38 -- 60

Little Falls 16 10 -- 26

ALEXANDRIA

Jaya Hatlestad 11, Mia McGrane 5, Ella Grove 10, Myah Kramer 3, Cate Bloom 2, Mataya Hoelscher 4, Alayna Strand 6, Lilly Horn 10, Summer Gerhardt 4, Izzy Rasmusen 2, Lilly Thul 2, Allea Balcome 1.

LITTLE FALLS

Kendal Swantek 5, Samantha Tembreull 2, Ella Bjorge 2, Megan Gold 3, Abigail Larsen 2, Taylor Swantek 5, Taylor Jordan 3, Kaleese Kuchinski-Helgeson 2, Meghan Schilling 2. Overall: 0-5. Next: at Foley 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.

Royalton 61, Pierz 30

ROYALTON — Courtney Strohmeier tallied 11 points for the Pierz Pioneers in a 61-30 non-conference loss to the Royalton Royals Thursday, Dec. 12.

Royalton 32 29 -- 61

Pierz 21 9 -- 30

PIERZ

Emily Dehler 7, Courtney Strohmeier 11, Alissa Girtz 4, Kylie Waytashek 8. FG 13-56 (23%), FT 0-2 (0%). 3-point 4-25 (16%). Overall: 3-2. Next: vs Zimmerman 7:15 p.m Friday, Dec. 13.

Sebeka 66, Verndale 48

VERNDALE — Melissa Hammer posted 15 points with 17 rebounds for the Verndale Pirates in a 66-48 Park Region Conference loss to the Sebeka Trojans Thursday, Dec. 12.

Sebeka 40 26-- 66

Verndale 28 20-- 48

SEBEKA

Maggie Erickson 6, Kenzie Nelson 13, Maya Lake 29, Jolee Lillquist 6, Madi Bullock 4, Tori Lee 2, Jayde Peterson 6. FG 22-58 (37%), FT 13-21 (61%). 3-point 9-23 (39%).

VERNDALE

Keara Kern 8, Madison Schmitz 9, Joelle Bounds 6, Kaliyah Brownlow 1, Tess Jones 4, Reagen Ludovissie 5, Melissa Hammer 15. FG 18-54 (33%), FT 12-20 (60%). 3-point 0-3 (0%). Conference: 0-3. Overall: 1-4. Next: hosts Staples-Motley 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.